The IT sector is currently the area that offers the most favorable employment prospects, with one of the best prospects for the future. However, it is a complex sector due to a number of factors: although recruitment levels are rising, the number of professionals actively seeking employment is falling. The lack of candidates is one of the elements that highlights the fundamental role of Human Resources in the IT sector.
IT Sector
HR in the IT sector
We are currently undergoing a digital transformation process in which more and more companies need to increase their productivity levels and become more competitive in order to ensure the growth and economic development of their corporations. In order to achieve this, it is essential to have the best IT talent, professionals who add value to the company, streamline processes and actively collaborate in improving results.
What does the IT sector comprise?
In addition, talent shortage, i.e. the lack of professionals to perform a specific job, is a very common phenomenon, especially in this sector, where the emergence of new software, applications and interfaces requires specialized and highly qualified personnel to perform specific tasks.
Finding and retaining the best talent in the IT sector is a complicated process, but not impossible.
Melt Group and the IT sector
At Melt Group we keep abreast of trends and changes in the labor environment, which is why we focus on highlighting compensation and benefits in job offers, as well as the possibility of projection and career development in the employment positions we offer through the companies’ projects, in order to improve the retention of talent in the companies.
Through the development of these strategies, we contribute to incorporate talent to our clients’ workforces and, therefore, to improve the performance of the organizations’ activities.”
The IT sector is constantly growing, more and more digitized sectors are in need of qualified personnel to manage their IT area. That is why the selection of personnel trained in Information Technology plays an essential role in finding the best talent.
At Melt Group we know how to attract and identify the best IT professionals.
Key trends in the IT sector
Salary and benefits packages: a key challenge
The relationship between salary packages and benefits is one of the biggest challenges for companies in need of IT talent.
Salary increase in programming and Cloud profiles
There is a progressive increase in the salary level in almost all programming positions, especially in profiles related to data and Cloud.
Telework as a tool to retain talent
Companies that offer telework benefits will find it easier to retain IT talent.
The importance of an attractive technology brand
Having a competitive, attractive and technologically advanced brand is an important attraction for IT professionals.
Continued growth of the IT sector
The IT sector is growing in general.
Retain talent:
a challenge
The labor market is constantly evolving, especially in the Information Technology area. Employee needs and requirements have also evolved, so attracting and retaining the best talent is not an easy task.
Main IT sector profiles
Developer Profiles
They are the most requested, and the most demanded technologies are JavaScript and Typescript (Angular, React, Node.JS, etc.) JAVA, .NET, PHP, Python, as well as IOS and Android mobile application developers.
In addition, the demand for profiles such as Cyber Security Consultant, Data Engineer, Data Analysts and Data Scientist has increased.
Functional profiles
Functional analysts exercise a relatively new role in the IT field, related to the processes of analysis and implementation of information systems.
This professional helps to use software systems for specific purposes such as financial or management tasks. IT Business Analyst, ERP Consultants, Project Managers or Cyber Security Consultant are some of the profiles specialized in functional analysis.
Infrastructure Profiles
Following the digital transformation trend that organizations are adopting, the search for profiles specialized in emerging technologies such as Cloud Computing, DevOps, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence are in continuous growth.
HR Consulting
specialized in IT
When it comes to the field of Information Technology, training is vital in order to keep abreast of new developments in an environment that is constantly growing.
Melt Group’s IT team has extensive training and expertise in the field of new technologies and the use of information. In addition, any new team member receives specific training in order to clearly understand the profile of the candidates, as well as the needs of the company that is looking for talent.
At Melt Group we are committed to the candidates, as well as to the companies in order to meet the needs of both talent development and recruitment.
Building a good IT team requires a good strategy. Through the analysis of the company, as well as the external market, the competition and the candidates’ profiles, we elaborate the best strategic alternatives for our clients, also in the IT sector.
At Melt Group we are up to date on the latest developments in the sector, we are aware of the importance and growing difficulty of attracting and retaining employees and, for this reason, we have a series of strategies to attract and retain the best talent in your company.
How do we do it?
The four pillars of Melt Group
At Melt Group, commitment is our priority; we want to be part of the process. Our three fundamental pillars are based on proximity, the search for good candidates and speed in the procedures.
Find
the best technological and digital talent
Publication of offers
We find the talent that best suits the needs of your company with the publication of vacancies in different job portals, always counting on the offers published on the Melt Group website.
Talent search
Software developers, information architecture specialists, systems engineers, data science specialists, management specialists… are some of the professional profiles that are part of our database.
Employer Branding
Attract specialized IT talent by promoting your company brand. It is about building a company image that is attractive not only to customers but also to potential candidates. You will go from looking for talent to being the ones who will come to your company because they want to work with you, which will make it more competitive in the labor market.
IT Recruitment
The IT sector works differently in that, as a general rule, there are more job openings than available candidates. It is for this reason that candidates acquire an important value.
The IT candidate is a highly valued profile and therefore demands important benefits. It is a very competitive sector, in which candidates are demanding in terms of the characteristics of the position. Flexible schedules, training and the possibility to grow and have projection are some of the elements that an IT candidate expects from a job offer. That is why offering competitive benefits is crucial to find and retain the best talent.
The importance of the Technology Stack
Having a competent and updated Technological Stack is fundamental when it comes to attracting IT talent. Being able to work with the latest technological systems and offer cutting-edge tools can be decisive when it comes to a candidate opting for one position or another. In Melt Group we are aware of this, we know the importance of having a good Technology Stack, which is essential to be up to date, offer competitive offers and attract the best IT talent.
The IT candidate
If you are an IT professional you can join our database. Our specialized team will review your profile in order to offer you the career opportunities that best fit your needs and expectations.
If you want to work in the Information Technology sector, you can apply for the job offers that match your profile. We will offer you positions that will ensure growth and professional projection.
At Melt Group we are committed to specialization in the selection and recruitment processes of IT personnel. We look for talentWe look for talent for companies that fit this type of profile, making a perfect match between the characteristics of the candidate and the needs of the company, with the aim of offering a good project to the first and that the company has a sustained growth.
Do you need IT talent?
We find the best option for you
If you need IT talent to build a good team in your company, you are in the best hands. At Melt Group we know the IT sector in depth, the characteristics that compose it, the most current trends and the requirements of the candidates.
We find the talent that best suits your company’s needs, and we also have techniques and strategies to attract and, above all, retain talent. We guarantee the possibility of building a solid, valid and efficient team so that your company gains in quality and competitiveness.
Do you need IT talent?
We find the best option for you
If you need IT talent to build a good team in your company, you are in the best hands. At Melt Group we know the IT sector in depth, the characteristics that compose it, the most current trends and the requirements of the candidates.
We find the talent that best suits your company’s needs, and we also have techniques and strategies to attract and, above all, retain talent. We guarantee the possibility of building a solid, valid and efficient team so that your company gains in quality and competitiveness.
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